College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Is CCBC a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Average In-State Value
$9,265 Avg Annual Cost

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CCBC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CCBC measures up.

CCBC Value Ranking

CCBC Best Value ranking badge
#603 National Value Rank
#11 Pennsylvania Value Rank
F Value Grade

CCBC is ranked #603 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #11 of 168 for value.

Community College of Beaver County Value Report

Read the full CCBC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Pennsylvania, CCBC is Ranked Below Average in Quality for a Fair Price

Average Pennsylvania Value
Below Average Pennsylvania Quality
$9,265 Avg Annual Cost

Community College of Beaver County is ranked #132 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #11 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.

State Value Ranking  11 out of 168
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  45.8 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CCBC financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Community College of Beaver County is ranked #603 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Community College of Beaver County is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

National Value Ranking  603 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  16.2 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will CCBC Cost?

$9,265 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$12,614 Sticker Price Per Year
$37,058 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CCBC costs about $9,265. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $37,058 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $12,614 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $6,937 / year
Average Cost (all students) $9,265 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $37,058

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about CCBC net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

60% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$5,612 Avg Grant / Scholarship
59% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CCBC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $50,456
All Students $37,058 #603 F
Only Students Receiving Aid $27,748
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $50,456
All Students $37,058 #11 C
Only Students Receiving Aid $27,748

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at CCBC shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $4,640
$30K–$48K $5,527
$48K–$75K $7,431
$75K–$110K $10,380
Over $110K $10,391

About 59% of CCBC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,612 per year. Get more details on the CCBC financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the CCBC net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options